Indirect vs Direct Inguinal HerniaLeaves medial to inferior epigastric vesselsProtrudes through the inguinal (Hesselbach's) triangleAlways acquired, but seems like genetic factors predisposeHernial sac by fascia transversalis & peritoneumLies outside of the processus vaginalis, parallel to spermatic cord and its coverings.

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1. Indirect vs Direct Inguinal Hernia

Leaves medial to inferior epigastric vessels
Protrudes through the inguinal (Hesselbach's) triangle
Always acquired, but seems like genetic factors predispose

Hernial sac by fascia transversalis & peritoneum
Lies outside of the processus vaginalis, parallel to spermatic cord and its coverings.